Hello Everyone,

Let me introduce a world famous artist
Alvaro Castagnet.
His paintings never cease to be admired by watercolors in many countries of Europe and Asia, Alvaro prefers to work in one of the most difficult areas of watercolor painting.

Alvaro Castagnet's paintings are striking in their power and dynamics, the colors are bright, juicy, the artist's favorite colors are red and blue. As Alvaro himself says, never copy the world as it is, look for uniqueness in everything.

Questions and answers

Question: How often do you manage to create masterpieces?
Answer: Not as often as I would like only one, two paintings a year.

Question: Do you teach other people your art?
Answer: Yes, I constantly travel around the world and give master classes

Question: Is it possible to independently study the art of watercolor?
Answer: Of course it is possible, if you study on your own, nobody will teach you how to copy, you will be unique and this is important.

Drawing Technique Alvaro Castagnet

In the beginning, I draw a contour with a pencil, says Alvaro Castagnet, only the most important details for me.

Next, the first background layer of watercolor paint, be sure to wet the paper with water, for a good watercolor transition.

And finally I paint the details with more contrasting paint.

That's all, below are a few paintings by Alvaro Castagnet